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Name Starting Dose Frequency Route Abatacept For Adult (body-weight up to 60 kg)
500 mg every 2 weeks for 3 doses, then 500 mg every 4 weeks, review treatment if no response within 6 months.
IV Abatacept For Adult (body-weight 60-100 kg)
750 mg every 2 weeks for 3 doses, then 750 mg every 4 weeks, review treatment if no response within 6 months IV Abatacept For Adult (body-weight 101 kg and above)
1 g every 2 weeks for 3 doses, then 1 g every 4 weeks, review treatment if no response within 6 months. IV Abatacept 125 mg once weekly, review treatment if no response within 6 months, subcutaneous dosing may be initiated with or without an intravenous loading dose consult product literature. SC Interactions
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